Cooper CS7 is a summer tyre made in total of 59 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R15, which means it fits to a 15 inch/381mm diameter wheel. 185/65 R15 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and -20mm narrower than the widest one (165). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (185mm), which results in 120.25mm sidewall height. In 185/65 R15, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Cooper CS7 - "H","T", which are good for speeds up to 210, 190 km/h. In 185/65 R15, CS7 usually competes against Sincera SN110, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 41%, compared to 37% of the Cooper in question. Latest test in 185/65 R15 was held by ADAC in 2022, where CS7 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 15. place. It was tested on a VW Polo.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (185/65 R15)
ADAC Summer tyre test 2022 185/65 R15 satisfactory Ranked #15 of 16Finishing 15th out of 16 competitors, the Cooper CS7 struggled significantly in a recent evaluation, achieving only a 'Satisfactory' overall rating. Despite its relatively low fuel consumption, which could be seen as a positive, the tyre showed weaknesses in crucial areas. It performed poorly both on dry and wet roads, finishing in penultimate place in dry conditions, and was rated merely satisfactory in wet conditions. Furthermore, its wear rate was criticized, indicating increased wear over time. Despite these drawbacks, the tyre failed to excel in any specific discipline, reflecting its overall mediocre performance and rendering it challenging to recommend confidently for drivers prioritizing safety and efficiency.